Japan Weather Forecast
Japan weather: 62°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Japan is a country in Asia. Japan is a country in Asia with its capital at Tokyo. It has a population of about 124 million. The capital is Tokyo.
Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Japan with partly cloudy. It feels like 63°F. Today runs from 54°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Japan is July, October and November. The climate is continental. March, June and September tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
The closest major airport is Narita International Airport (NRT), about 42 mi away. Nearby highlights include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Mount Fuji, Senso-ji Temple and Shibuya Crossing.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is 5.2°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Japan today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Japan
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Weather in Japan right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:58 AM, Oct 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Japan
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 54° | 0% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 61° / 57° | 88% · 0,9 in | 4 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Rain | 80° / 59° | 58% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Showers | 66° / 60° | 86% · 2,5 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 75° / 59° | 82% · 0,8 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 65° / 53° | 6% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 50° | 25% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 52° | 45% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 53° | 24% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 49° | 13% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 47° | 13% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 63° / 46° | 13% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 49° | 14% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 65° / 48° | 24% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌧️ Showers | 65° / 49° | 17% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌧️ Showers | 67° / 54° | 15% · 0,7 in | 12 mph | 4 |
Climate in Japan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 34° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 53° | 36° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 57° | 41° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 68° | 53° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 75° | 60° | 7,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 80° | 67° | 10,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 91° | 76° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 92° | 77° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 84° | 72° | 9,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 73° | 59° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 63° | 47° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 54° | 38° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Japan
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Air quality and pollen in Japan
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Japan
Go in July, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, June and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Japan
4 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in Japan
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by airport in Japan
1 airports mapped in this atlas
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2 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Weather by island in Japan
1 islands mapped in this atlas
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1 beaches mapped in this atlas
Explore Japan
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Japan?
Japan is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 35.6762, 139.6503. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Japan right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 78% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Japan?
July, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Japan, which has a continental climate. March, June and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Japan in?
Japan observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 1:58 AM.
How many people live in Japan?
Japan has a population of approximately 124 million.
What is the nearest airport to Japan?
The closest airports are Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 11 mi away, Narita International Airport (NRT), 42 mi away and Kansai International Airport (KIX), 264 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Japan?
Popular options include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Mount Fuji, Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Himeji-jo.
What places are in Japan?
Japan covers 10 places in this atlas, including Osaka, Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Narita International Airport, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration and Himeji-jo.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 24, 2026 at 1:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
